Does 1031 exchange allow consolidation of smaller properties into a single larger property, assuming there is a buyer investor willing to buy all smaller properties, all at once? 

The more acres the price per acre goes down and the number of potential buyers go down.  

It’s in an area that was recently rezoned for mixed commercial/residential, so I’m thinking it is a tear down with good rebuild potential.

To get to the bottom of it, I found a cute community in Princeton Dallas and I need your guys' advices to confirm if im on the right track and if this small town is indeed a great option for a starting investor and has a great potential in rental cash flow and home appreciation.

.- He recently inherited a 3-bedroom single-family home in Fremont, CA, valued around $1 million, currently rented out for $4,000/month.Alex's main concerns are balancing his full-time job with the demands of real estate investment, managing cash flow effectively, and understanding the potential tax benefits.- What investment strategies should he consider?

Unfortunately some local regulations may change altering the business potential or plan.

This has a very large positive impact on your wealth potential.

Start with thorough due diligence on the investment property and consider factors like location, market trends and potential for rental income. 

I was preapproved for the dscr loan and have the 25% down payment and was planning on buying a 6 unit apartment that a realtor had shown me but another buyer bought it first before I completed my process so now I am looking for another multi unit property. 

I'm a first home buyer, hoping to get lower than 6.5% with a 3.5 downpayment (FHA).